The Pheasant Lodge

06/10/2024

A lovely soggy walk - another happy day out at Coniston Coppermines, The Lakes 📍

Have wanted to see the Coppermines for a while. I didn’t quite imagine it would look like this (☔️) but still we trooped on and you know what, it was well worth it. Because really what else do you do on a rainy day in the Lakes with kids? They don’t care, in fact - they were soaked by jumping in every puddle 2 minutes in. So we carried on up to the old Coppermines.

We joined the walk at the Sun Inn in Coniston. There is paid parking just around the corner in the Old Station car park, so really easy. From there, you just follow the waterfalls up. It’s an easy walk for all ages really. Lots to scramble on and the waterfalls are brilliant to see. Next time we’ll make sure we dip.

After an upward first part of the walk, it’s pretty level across to the Coppermines in a gorgeous valley. Again, there would be lots of places to dip on a less rainy day or if you don’t mind braving it.

The Coppermines themselves are great fun. There are still industrial remains, crumbling building walls and lots to climb on.

From here you can carry on further up to Old Man and various other walks but for us and due to the rain, this was the perfect trip length. The perfect activity to get some fresh air and a run about.

Will we go back. Definitely. Will we pack better walking gear. Probably not 🫠

05/10/2024

THREEEEE Y-E-A-R-S…..💕🎉💕🎉💕

I can’t quite believe how fast that time has gone and how much in life has changed. Still feeling very lucky to be able to call Pheasant Lodge home.

Take a look at how it all began…those curtains 🫠

30/09/2024

The most special day this Summer visiting Piel Island. If you’re in Cumbria, make sure you take the short ferry ride over because it’s magical ✨

10/09/2024

3 years this month since we bought Pheasant Lodge and started making it into our lovely holiday home.

We’ve been so lucky to have so many happy days here and also had so many great guests.

Will never get tired of these big airy rooms and that light through the windows.

If you fancy staying in a home from home, do get in touch. We’d love to have you. Hannah x

03/09/2024

It sometimes rains in the Lake District.

But don’t let it stop you.

02/09/2024

So the dates are out - are you heading to Cartmel Races next year? Cartmel Racecourse

We’ve done it so many times now and every time it’s been different. Sometimes dressed up, for birthdays, a day date, with the kids, in wellies, in sun dresses but every time the best day out.

A couple of nights are already booked up at Pheasant Lodge by those clever early birds but message me if you’d like to secure your weekend at the races.

Pheasant Lodge is a spacious ground floor apartment which sleeps 6. Off street parking and the most beautiful garden views, just outside Cartmel.

Cartmel races dates:

Sat 24th May
Mon 26th May - no availability
Wed 28th May - no availability
Fri 27th June
Sun 29th June
Sat 19th July
Mon 21st July
Say 23rd Aug
Mon 25th Aug

31/08/2024

A photo dump is needed because I can’t quite believe how much we did…

Home at last. Pheasant Lodge
Cartmel Priory
Cartmel Racecourse
Cavendish Arms, Cartmel
Greenlands Farm Village
Our back garden glowing in the sunshine
The Wildlife Trusts Nature reserve Foulshaw Moss
Grizedale Forest - Forestry England walking in the rain
Coniston Coppermines and waterfalls
Lakeside walk from the Swan Hotel Newby Bridge
Windermere
And back to the Swan at Newby Bridge
Probably my new favourite place - already on Rightmove looking for houses - Piel Ferry

21/07/2024

🍕🍻🧀🎤🎸🥂🌼 = a personal favourite in Cartmel. Unsworths Yard with something for everyone and music at the weekends. How perfect - would you visit?

13/07/2024

The most beautiful garden views, seen from every window at Pheasant Lodge. The perfect place to sit and breathe.

09/07/2024

Things I’ll be doing again and AGAIN this summer holidays in the Lake District…

Fell Foot - it’s our lazy day activity really, as it’s so close to the house and a huge array of watersports to get involved in.

Wray Castle is part of the National Trust Lake District and always host some fun family activities. It’s great to do a boat trip across Windermere to get there and see the sites along the way.

Holker Hall & Gardens has the most gorgeous grounds, to wander or run around with small kids. They also put on some great holiday days out, as well as weekend markets.

We love the circular route at Tarn Hows. We may take a longer loop this year but the short route is perfect with a pram and the views are awesome the whole way around.

Cartmel Racecourse will have a few events left over the summer holidays and we’ll make sure to get to one or two of them. It’s a great day out, for food, drinks and for a bet - right in the centre of Cartmel.

We stomped a few routes in the Langdale Valley last year and were blown away. It’s absolutely breathtaking and we found some fun waterfalls to splash in. Finish at Chesters by the River.

We can’t help but head back to Coniston. Again, it’s not too far from us and quieter than a lot of the Lakes, especially on the East side. Some farmers open their fields, so you can park there in the summer holidays. We’ll take our inflatable kayak as it’s so peaceful.

Grizedale Forest - Forestry England has so many walks we’re yet to do, plus bike tracks if that’s of interest.

Food glorious food. You’re spoilt for choice in Cumbria, known for its brilliant gastro pubs, lakeside cafes, cosey pubs, breweries and cocktail bars.

Grasmere sports. A brilliant local event with music, activities, stalls and of course inspiring athletes. Anyone can take part!

Let me know your fave things to do in summer - would love to hear 👇

08/07/2024

Well we crammed a lot into that weekend…

Drinks Unsworth Yard Brewery
Pizzas from Cartmel Cheeses
Cartmel Priory looking majestic
Family party in the Pheasant Lodge gardens and an England win 🙌
English Sparkling from Chapel Down
High Dam walk with the family - the morning after, plus a swim at long last!
The best cocktails from Oscar’s in Cartmel
Cartmel because it’s always the most beautiful place to go

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09/04/2024

Part 2 of a beautiful Easter hol….

…and the blue skies kept coming.

Holker Hall & Gardens looking beautiful in the sunshine. The cafe serving the most delish food.

Cartmel village and the river Eea glittering in the sun.

Wraysholme Creamery also a stop for us when the sun comes out. Lovely seeing all the animals there this time.

How has your Easter been? Have you had a staycation?

04/04/2024

Part 1 of the Easter break and there has to be a part two as there were so many blue skies I was snapping all over the place. Good to have bluey back 🩵

Some highlights…

Cartmel Racecourse egg hunt and forest stroll

The Cavendish Arms, Cartmel beer garden. Perfection on a day like this.

Sun shining through the windows of Pheasant Lodge.

Babies on walks and babies in the fields

Views out to Morecambe Bay

Holker Hall & Gardens but much more on this to come as they have never looked better.

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27/03/2024

9 Family Friendly walks for your Easter Break in the Lake District:

⭐️ Tarn Hows - accesible path all the way around. An easy walk for all and great views. You’re not allowed in the water though due to the leeches!

⭐️ Hampsfell. An steady climb across grassy fields and some fun rocks to climb on. Views of Cartmel and the sea, plus Pheasant Lodge if you look hard enough! Climb up the Hampsfell Hospice at the top, which was built in 1846 to provide shelter for travellers.

⭐️ Windermere Lake at Wray Castle. Another flat and accessible walk. Catch the boat across from Ambleside or Lake Side for views across the Lake. Gorge picnic spot.

⭐️ Grange over Sands Promenade. A shortish walk but lovely for a stop off in Grange after. Pick up some goods from or grab some Fish and Chips. Lots of great little cafes and a new play area along the front. Also I like having a spy on to see how it’s coming along.

⭐️ Rydal water and Caves. A great circular route where you get to play on the big stepping stones in the cave too. Rydal water is beautiful and the shallowest Lake in the Lake District.

⭐️ Blea Tarn. The car park is located right next to the tarn, so even if you just want to stop for a picnic with great views, it’s easy. The walk is paved some of the way too so ok-ish for prams.

⭐️ Gummers How. Incredible views over Lake Windermere on a clear (or even foggy!) day. A little bit steep on the way up but it doesn’t last too long before you’re at the top.

⭐️ Hoad Monument. Gorgeous views across the sea and the South Lakes plus you can pop into Ulverston before for supplies. Great play park at the bottom and cafe.

⭐️ High Dam. Parking at the bottom and then a fairly steep walk up but still should be doable for little legs and fun forests to walk through on the way up. Really beautiful on a sunny day.

We have some availability for the second week of the Easter holidays. Message me if you’d like more details.

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26/03/2024

Easter Activities to check out in the South Lakes:

🪺 Sizergh Easter Egg Hunt - 29th until 1st April. £3 entry.

A accesible Easter egg hunt through the wonderful National Trust Lake District parklands around Sizergh Castle.

🪺 Holker Hall & Gardens - 29th until 1st April. Under 12’s go free.

Everything egg related from treasure hunts to egg decorating. Plus egg rolling on the hour! Who rolls eggs at Easter?!

🪺 Levens Hall House and Gardens - all back open for Spring from 27th March.

As well as the worlds oldest topiary gardens and beautiful house to see - you cannot miss Levens Kitchen. With the best treats for an Easter weekend.

🪺 Windermere Jetty Museum - 29 March - 14 April.

Build your own boat with recycled materials. A lovely place to spend time, whether you take part in the activities or not and probably the cafe with the best outdoor area in the Lakes? Also if you buy a yearly ticket you can get entry to as well. Making it a real bargain.

🪺 Brockhole on Windermere - 29 March - 5 April

As well as all the brilliant activities you can usual take part in at Brockhole (archery, tree top climbing, high nets, boats, zip wire, adventure playground and much more) there is also a Golden bunny hunt which looks lots of fun.

🪺 Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway - now open until November

A seven mile journey from Ravenglass, across the estuary, through the hills and the beautiful Lake District scenery. Have wanted to do this for a while and there are some lovely playgrounds at the stations, cafes and more.

🪺 Cartmel Racecourse Dino Egg Hunt - 29th - 31st March

To promote the June Races where there will be dinosaurs at the racecourse, Cartmel races are holding a Dino egg hunt. A gorgeous course to have a hunt around, plus the benefits of delicious food and drink in Cartmel after.

So looks like we’ll be doing an egg hunt most days!What are you up to? Comment below with any more ideas….

24/03/2024

Something fun for families coming to Cartmel…

Looking for the ideal family day out this summer? How about spending the day with a gang of pre-historic pals? 👀

This June, over 20 dinosaurs will descend on the racecourse and they can't wait to meet you! With a fantastic dino parade, plenty of photo opportunities and, of course, thrilling racing throughout the day, there's something for all to enjoy! 🦖🦕

You can meet all the fabulous dinos at our Jurassic Jumps race day on the 30th June! Make sure to pop the date in your diary for a ROAR-some race day you'll never forget! 📆🏇

Book tickets for Jurassic Jumps here > https://bit.ly/3TAFlor

17/03/2024

Which holiday personality are you?

🔸A) Chill at home - it’s time to rela###x
🔸B) Get outside and get active - don’t waste a second
🔸C) Visit local atrractions - so much to see and do!
🔸 D) Eat, drink and be merry - taste all the local produce. They’re aren’t enough meal times in the day!
🔸E) Get Active - watersports, climbing, running - I need to be on the move.
🔸F) A bit of everything please….

Would love to know below!

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